Gus

Not exactly the same, but these are also nice looking, especially in Satin as it matches the door handles - I bought from this guy a few years ago if that's any comfort.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-350z-bodyk ... 1e5b3217d5

So, have I got this right - these are non-branded carbon b-pillar covers that you are trying to pretend are Nismo

Never understood this sort of thing myself - those that don't know any better will never have heard of Nismo, so it won't mean anything to them, and those that do know will immediately spot that they are fake and think it's a poor excuse for the real thing....... it's not like the proper Nismo ones just have a badge stuck on.

A bit like those 318s you see with the M3 badge on the back

Why not just be happy with carbon fibre b-pillars, they are a tasty upgrade in their right, why try and make them look like Nismo ones when they're not.

C'mon lads, don't cheapen these beautiful cars with stuck on fake badges

 

Hi Gus. It's been a while since you've been on here. How's the new car?

Hi Jim, cars good thanks, not quite as special as the 350Z was though.

Pop in here to look fairly regularly but not often there's anything I can contribute on

If you go to Pistonheads forum, then advanced search, and search for word "leather" in forum "Scotland" you'll get a few threads where people have asked for the same recommendation.

Wullie ramsay loanhead 0131 440 0555 seems to be the favourite, but there are some other names as well

Gus

No probs, the only reason I know all this is I'm a Sonyphile myself and have also been looking to change.

Note that although the 5500 series is still being sold in Sony shops, I think the 5710 is newer ( ie 5710 without Freesat, 5810 with Freesat ).

I've done a model comparison between the 5500 and 5710 and technically they seem identical, so maybe just a newer casing design. Might be worth going into your local Sony shop and checking this out - most of the guys in these shops know their stuff, unlike some of the staff you find in Comet/Dixons/etc

Think'll you'll be able to pick up a 5500 cheaper than a 5710, but if you're someone that wants the latest model than the 5710 is the one. Note that 3Fiddy posted a link to the 2010 model the 37EX403 - couldn't see any info on whether 50 or 100Hz, there may well be a whole new range of them.

Gus

You may know the naming convention already Sarnie, but if not it hasn't been posted already and you should understand the differences between all the models :-

V series is 50Hz, whereas W series 100Hz ( Z series is 200Hz but they don't do a 37" model )

5810 means it comes with FreeSat which you may not need if you use Sky, or cable.

So the most expensive that you linked to was the V5810, but if you don't need FreeSat then the W5500 is better because of the 100Hz.

HTH

Gus

Mine was very regular that when the light on the dash came on, the most I could ever fit in was 65 litres, ie there was still 15 litres => 3+ gallons, ie 75+ miles

Hey, R800NER, glad you're liking the wheels, they look schweet on your motta , glad they've gone to a good home.

Jim, hope you can get a set sometime

Gus

Really needs the Y pipe too, although sure this could be sourced seperately from Envy/Chillis

Sarnie,

I used www.parcel2go.com to ship my wheels a couple of days ago.

They just seem to use up spare capacity with the main carriers DHL, etc.

I got the wheels ( 4 * 23kg ) sent for £32 with DHL, going to the DHL site directly was a ridiculous amount.

HTH

Gus

before i fully commit to the buy, could you tell me the diameter of the gap where the badge was as i think i might have something to go in the hole.

 

cheers

 

Rich

The recess is 45mm diameter

Gus

have you got a pic of the oil filler cap, the one with no logo on it. or is it on ebay now.

 

if its the one i think it is i'll take it off your hands.

Not on eBay yet, here's a picture

Ozz, you have PM

Gus

Does anyone want to make me an offer on any of the remaining bits before they go on eBay ?

Gus

Here you go :-

http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13443

who make sthem now?

Not sure if he's on this site ( apologies if he is ! ), but user call zapbannist on the OC makes them, although I think he normally needs a couple of orders before he makes a batch to make it worth his while.

i thought i had kinda dibs'ed them already,

 

i suppose i should have phrased my first sentence more assertively.

Apologies mate, I didn't understand that's what you meant

Sorry for the delay, just in from work....

The following are for sale, on a first come first served basis. Payment by electronic transfer, paypal, or cheque.

All costs include P&P to UK. Discounts for local collection in Edinburgh.

1. ** SOLD ** Zed Burger Badge ( requires double sided sticky tape ) - Satin. £12

2. ** SOLD ** Honda stubby aerial. £10

3. ** SOLD ** Nissan Thick Carpet Boot Mat - fits on top of factory one, cuts down on road noise. Excellent condition. £30

4. ** SOLD ** StuartB Tonneau Cover - one of the originals ! Just wedges into place under the rear strut, needs a thick boot mat ( as above ) will not work with just the factory boot mat. £25

5. Custom leather Z key ring. £7

6. ** SOLD ** Nissan Z Tax Disk Holder. £7

7. ** SOLD ** 12V car iPod charger ( will work in any car ). £6

8. Genuine Nismo Oil Cap ( old style ) missing Nismo badge, ie plain solid aluminium cap. £25

9. **SOLD ** 1 * Falken FK452 in size 245/35/19 - new. £90

10. 1 * Falken FK452 in size 245/35/19 - 5mm. £50

Pictures of some of the items, the others I'm sure you all know what they look like, but let me know if anyone wants additional photos

Thare are some great deals to be had on new 350z's. Nissan are doing their best to get rid of their stocks before the 370z's come out here in April '09.

370Z now delayed until July.

Ordering still due to open in January

Hi Alan,

I'm in Edinburgh, with a Nismo exhaust.

I'm around this weekend - if you want we could meet up and I could take you for a blast so you can hear it first hand if you fancy it

Drop me a PM if interested

Gus

Give Chris at JDM Performance ( user name JDM Performance ) a PM - he knows all the parts required, normally keeps them in stock in the UK, and is approx 20% cheaper than Nissan dealer prices.

Press the button on the inside of the door, then shut it !

 

Left mine for 7 weeks in this state so the alarm didnt run the battery down

 

With the windows down?

No I didn't leave my windows down for 7 weeks, as it was on the drive not in a garage, but this will work if someone wants their car locked with the windows down and the alarm not enabled.

Press the button on the inside of the door, then shut it !

Left mine for 7 weeks in this state so the alarm didnt run the battery down

AC Livingston scratched my car at the last service and refused to admit they did it - said it was there to start with but I know it wasn't as I'd cleaned it the night before.

AF Noble Edinburgh made a mess of fitting brake pads according to BigPhil when he came to change them.

Now looking for an independant since I don't think it now makes any difference to re-sale value once it it out of warranty.

Gus